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[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
You're right, should do that in GitHub.

There are many basic file types that cannot be downloaded in any way, amongst them html, txt, or mp3, for instance. There is no save dialog and Lightning will open those files directly, but even then no way to save them. I download hosts files for work several times a day for instance, and also access file directories to download software builds or txt, php, html files, or podcasts, which is the most normal thing to do, but impossible with Lightning.

It's been mentioned over the years many times by many users in this thread.
[Android Apps and Games] rafaelrgi:
Nice app! Pt-br translation

Hello,

Very nice app, it's really light and fast, and has enough features....

The translation to portugese uses pt-pt, what sounds ugly here in Brazil, here's the translation to pt-br:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=download&id=0BxDbbjnvqu-eX3kybHg2Zmg4UkU
[Android Apps and Games] WislaHD:
I've been using this browser for a few months now, IMO it is really really good!

One feature I would like to see added is the ability to lock tabs. Too often I find that tabs are accidentally closed when I am pressing the back button or otherwise. It would be nice to be able to lock the tab, to prevent such accidents!
[Android Apps and Games] gadgetguy08:
There is an update to this browser in F-droid and Play Store.
[Android Apps and Games] Commander Cody:
Yes, it brings some more privacy options and some nice new animations. :)
[Android Apps and Games] axxel6307:
Love your browser and your attitude is refreshing. Thank you for the amoled themes. It really saves juice.

Have you thought about offering another version that costs more to work on some of the feature requests? This browser is worth sooooo much more than a buck fifty.

While I'm here, I thought I'd ask if anyone knows battery life comparison between free and paid version, since the paid uses adblocker?

Also, my feature requests would be bring a home button to the paid version as well as ability to add shortcuts to homescreen. However, I realize the goal is to keep it as lean as possible. It would be nice to see a poll of feature requests and the corresponding app size increase they would cause.

Thanks again man.
[Android Apps and Games] dbohnine:
I searched the thread and didn't find a similar issue, I apologize if this has already been covered. Lightning crashes every time I view a video in full screen mode, switch to a different app and then try to open up Lightning again. The only workaround I've found for this is re-launching the browser after force-closing/killing the process.

Device - LG Optimus F6 MS500

Android Version - 4.1.2 (This is the latest version my device can run)

ROM - Xperion ROM

Any assistance is greatly appreciated.
[Android Apps and Games] ashish1989:
Main drawback of this app is it does not have adblocker
[Android Apps and Games] Commander Cody:
You are wrong Lightning has an integrated as blocker. You can enable it in the settings.
[Android Apps and Games] ashish1989:
[MENTION=6818039]Commander Cody[/MENTION] used v4.3.3 and enabled block ads option

But still getting popups and ads in every website

With ads its only like a stock browser
[Android Apps and Games] Commander Cody:
Hmm, yes it doesn't block everything, but for me it's good enough :)
[Android Apps and Games] ratbags:
I'd like a way to get the tabs to the right and bookmarks to the left. Could we have that as an option?
[Android Apps and Games] plasmastrike:
You would be better off using a system wide ad blocking solution over a browser one for android, this way you get the ads in apps, including your browser

As well of having the side effect of lowering your days usage on your phone and battery, less processing found and videos playing.

Some apps are

Adaway, root host file

Unbelovedhost, xposed framework
[Android Apps and Games] denyo81:
Very good browser. Since CM brings the gello browser out of the Nightlys. I was looking for smaller and faster alternative. Finally I found it in Lightning. Bought the pro version without any test before. For me the perfect browser for all things you need.
[Android Apps and Games] apacherev:
I just tried it out and for a minimal browser there are still a lot of features. Like setting your user agent, download location, default search engine, deleting history on exit. I rated a 5* and in my opinion, it's faster than most other browsers on launch and during usage too.
[Android Apps and Games] axxel6307:
I still love lightning browser. I'd pay more money for couple more features, such as saving my logins for websites, but even as is, it's awesome, and the fastest one I've used because it's so light, and has zero tracking in it. I love the amoled dark theme with my samsung phone. My browser uses way less battery than chrome or sammy browser did. Doesn't even come near the top in my battery stats like those did.
[Android Apps and Games] denyo81:
I'm not 100% sure but I think this browser is out of development.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
It's not, it just gets new versions very slowly.

Check the GitHub page to see when the last commit was made.
[Android Apps and Games] denyo81:
Ok thank you for this information.

I thought that because the beta app can't be installed.

Do you know why the beta community does not go on?

Greetz
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Glad to be of help.

But I never heard of a beta line.

There were beta versions, but I never thought that it's something permanent.

Then again, I haven't been inside this thread until recently.

I just downloaded the apks from GitHub.
[Android Apps and Games] denyo81:
I got the lightning browser plus edition.

The beta community link you get on Playstore.

It's for normal and plus edition aviable.

https://play.google.com/apps/testing/acr.browser.lightning

But it seems that the community is dead on G+
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Lightning Browser is in active development; [MENTION=4544494]anthonycr[/MENTION] is still alive and coding, unless he states otherwise.

Just because an app hasn't been touched for a "couple" of months doesn't mean it's DEAD. I've seen "dead" apps suddenly "revive" after 3+ years of inactivity. Many developers on XDA and in the Android community are working for free on open-source projects; they value their free time like everyone else and contribute either when they can, or when they feel like it.

I usually see Beta-releases when the author has made significant changes that require informal testing and feedback. If the author doesn't require that feedback, you probably won't see a Beta.

Did you post to G+? Again, inactivity doesn't mean "dead". You might get a response if you post, perhaps not. Either way, a post on G+ means it's "active". Personally, I think FB and G+ suck for communicating software development information and resources. Either would be a last choice to find out the status on a project.

If I want to see the current status of a project, the sourcecode repository (usually github) is a good start: I check "Issues", then I browse the "Commits". If I see recent activity by the author (within 2 months or so), happiness ensues.
[Android Apps and Games] denyo81:
Why some people hate G+ or xda. I liked them both. I did not say it's 100% dead. Just said I think that is. Read my post again! Appreciate any hard work behind any app. Just wondering why I can't download the lightning browser plus beta app. Last post on G+ is 15 Weeks ago.
[Android Apps and Games] Ultramanoid:
Following this browser over the years gives a proper perspective of its development rhythm, which is simple, a robust upgrade every few months, some smaller updates after that, and quiet development without releases for long periods of time ( which would be where we are now ), and said development can be followed on GitHub, as mentioned in androcraze's post.

This same cycle is how many open source projects go on, nothing unusual here.

Also, the developer is not working on this project for commercial reasons or making a living out of it, so it can be very dependent on his 'real life' circumstances and priorities.

( Since it IS an open source project, other developers have used the code to make browsers that can be found elsewhere in XDA. But this thread is neither the place to promote those, as per XDA rules, nor ETAs about Lightning. )
[Android Apps and Games] :
Interesting browser. Roadtesting as my main. Any tips or tricks?
[Android Apps and Games] Bangjr:
Hello Anthony - been using Lightning (free) for a few days now and I liked it. I noticed when a link is embedded, e.g. Gmail, IM, etc. and I clicked on it. Lightning does not open the link but browser is opened.

I am on Android 6.0.1 (stock) on an OnePlus One.

Thanks!!
[Android Apps and Games] PeterImmel:
I also have this bug. Lightning Browser must be running in backround. If not go back and open link again...

This bug sneaked in some month ago. It wasn't present before. I'm using lighting browser for some years now as my number one browser.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Same here.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Any way to open a new tab in the background and stay on the current page like Safari on an iPhone?
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
In the settings, enable opening tabs in background.

Edit: It seems to have disappeared, or I'm forgetting things.
[Android Apps and Games] :
4.3.3, right? I thought I was loosing my mind. It must have been taken out, I also thought it was there before.

And with the development hibernating that's kind of a deal breaker...
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
It's not hibernating, it's just going a bit slowly, that's all.

What makes it seem like it's hibernating, is the release cycle.

But check on GitHub, and you'll see that progress is being made.
[Android Apps and Games] axxel6307:
You need to set Lightning as your default browser.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
It's a bug, for me it only started happening on the latest version (4.3.3), and Lightning Browser is not only my default browser, I also installed it as a system app.
[Android Apps and Games] :
Yeah. It's actually not a bad browser now that I've spent some time in it. The bookmarking tab is unique and worth the look alone. I'm an Arch guy, not a Debian Stable, so glacial development frustrates me.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
I also prefer more rapid development, and I am also using Arch (Antergos, to be exact), however, I'd like a rolling release based on Ubuntu (without their Gnome patches, except for the ctrl+alt patch, although I have gotten used to using super+space, especially since Windows 10 supports it as well), I like the PPA system, plus, using root on Debian is a pain in comparison.

However, I think it's equally important to give the developer space to things at his own pace.

And by the way, I am actually triple-booting (sort of) on my desktop, Antergos (with additional repos from other Arch-based distros), Solus, and Remix OS (the "hacked" version), all x64.

I want to add to that Phoenix OS, although it's only available as x86, once I add the fourth 80GB hard drive, or move Antergos to my 320GB hard drive (although, it's more likely that I'll put an Ubuntu-based rolling release distro there, if I'll find it, I personally prefer apt-get, it's easierfor me to remember the commands, and then I'll be sporting 5 hard drivea on my desktop, I wonder how I'll fit all of them.
[Android Apps and Games] Bangjr:
It is :)
[Android Apps and Games] wilpang:
Hi guys

Is there a way to disable the auto play of certain videos on websites? On occasion it's pretty loud and I have to scramble to find the source and pause it...
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Unfortunately, not yet.

You should post a feature request on GitHub.
[Android Apps and Games] MaluNoPeleke:
Chrome sync support would be great but I am not even sure if that is technically possible...
[Android Apps and Games] tantienjscbacninh:
thanks
[Android Apps and Games] Facuu:
The inverted option invert the pictures too. Any way to change that? Facebook looks horrible that way
[Android Apps and Games] Bob823:
Any reason why importing bookmarks from Chrome keeps failing? I'm using Chrome 52.0.2743.98
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
You can import Chrome bookmarks?
[Android Apps and Games] Bob823:
In theory - yes. At least with Lightning Browser + the option is in settings - bookmarks.
[Android Apps and Games] baxtex:
Me and my girlfriend have always used lightning browser and enjoyed it. The other day my gf got a Nexus 5X which is now running Nougat and it is having some big issues with Ligtning. It turns off, lags and such.
[Android Apps and Games] veekay:
Is there a way to change the order of the bookmarks? Trying out this browser and liking it so far, but the inability to move the icons when setting the home page to bookmarks would stink.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Unfortunately, there is not.

It's alphabetical though, so at least it is easy to find what you are looking for.
[Android Apps and Games] asms5583:
the browser can't remember password can you fix it please
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Settings -> Privacy Settings -> Save your passwords
[Android Apps and Games] asms5583:
this option is already marked but it can't save password I'm on cm 13
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Do you have Storage permissions set under Settings -> Apps -> Lightning - > Permissions -> Storage ?
[Android Apps and Games] asms5583:
yes I have it
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
I'm not sure. The only other thing I can recommend is to un-install it, then re-install it again.

This an issue for [MENTION=4544494]anthonycr[/MENTION]
[Android Apps and Games] asms5583:
I try it but didn't work can you fix this bug at next version thanks for every thing [emoji106]
[Android Apps and Games] mtolgae:
Context menu and open link in the background

Thanks for the great app. Been using for a few days and really liked its functionality and being lightweight on system resources. Just want to ask a question, I hope it is not repetivive. Why does selecting a text to search the web brings up the usual chrome context menu and not let me search a word with the default search engine in the app in a new tab, instead of searching with Google app? Read the faq but could not find anything.

Another thing that would be great is to be able to open links in a background tab.
[Android Apps and Games] Portgas D. Ace:
You can open links in background tab. I am using the latest version from F-Droid (4.4.1) and it has the option when long pressing a link.
[Android Apps and Games] kspearrin:
Thanks for this. Will give it a try.
[Android Apps and Games] jazzh:
This is the quickest browser I tried so far!

Could someone tell me how to change the start page instead of google.com? Itried by adding the site to homescreen but nothing happened.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Settings>General Settings>Home Page>Webpage.

There are other options there as well.
[Android Apps and Games] jazzh:
That's it, thx.
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
I recently started getting a lot of invalid certificate warnings for no obvious reason. Anyone else experiencing this? I'm running 4.4.1 and have had no issues so far... love this browser.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
I wonder if this is somehow related to WebView?

Your WebView is probably fairly old, unless you're somehow running a patched KitKat ROM.
[Android Apps and Games] Commander Cody:
No problems for me. Using Lightning version 4.4.1 too.
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
Sorry, Lightning 4.4.1. My android version is 6.0.1 on Cat S60
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Are your time and date synchronized?

I (obviously) always have certificate errors with all browsers, on all OS's, on any device, when the time and/or date is not the current (it happens when you pull the battery out).
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
Yep, perfectly. Non-removable battery as well
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
For grins, you could try another browser that uses WebView (like Tint, https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.tint&hl=en), and see if it gives certificate errors on the same pages. If it also gives errors with another WebView browser, then it's not Lightning.

v4.4.2 is available. That doesn't work? If everything was working with 4.4.1, then it suddenly quit working, Lightning probably isn't the issue.
[Android Apps and Games] webmonch:
Is it faster then chrome?
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
You can install it and see; it installs and uninstalls very easily, and it's quite a small install.

It's very light, and I view it as very fast.
[Android Apps and Games] jkccl9:
Finally bought the pro version!!! Hopefully support continues

Advertisement links to adfly don't work tho
[Android Apps and Games] Commander Cody:
Maybe you have to disable the adblocker and/or allow cookies if disabled?
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
I will try Tint. I just realized the play store version of Lightning+ is 4.4.2, yet isn't prompting me to update, and my browser says "4.4.1" in the about section. Guess I'll also reinstall it.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
They are the same.

4.4.2 is simply for those who donate.

You could say that you pay for automatic updates.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
On the Play Store, there's "Lightning Web Browser", and "Lightning Web Browser+", both at v4.4.2. I have the former installed, and it's at version 4.4.2 in the "About" section.

The version at F-Droid is v4.4.1, as is the the version on the developer's page (https://github.com/anthonycr/Lightning-Browser/releases).

It's a moot point, as neither 4.4.1 or 4.4.2 gave certificate errors on my phone.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
That is definitely strange, as 4.4.1 works fine, without any certificate errors, on all of my devices (that use it, some are from the pre-holo era).

But at least it works for you.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Yes, I just tried it out for the first time today on my Nexus 5X and got the security errors searching Google. I tried Tint Browser as someone suggested and had no errors. I could not reproduce the issue on my Moto E running Lollipop.

I think I just figured it out. I'm using Adguard with HTTPS filtering enabled on my 5X, no adblocking on my Moto E. I disabled HTTPS filtering for Lightning and am no longer receiving errors. I'll report the issue on the Adguard forums.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Interesting, I don't use Adguard (I generally have no need for theis kind of app (due to a combination of manually modifying hosts file+adblocking in the browser+JavaScript, images, and cookies disabled for the most part), which may be why I don't have any issues.

By the way, what is this Tulip Browser, as I can't seem to find it.

The package name is also welcomed.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Maybe "Tint"? I don't see anything about Tulip either.
[Android Apps and Games] yochananmarqos:
Oops, yeah it's Tint browser.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Kinda neat at 565 kB, no?
[Android Apps and Games] salmanfarisy:
Good browser. Too bad they stopped the development. What makes it worse is that There's no fork of Tint out there.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Nah, but we have Lightning, which is better, right?
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
That is true.
[Android Apps and Games] Neon White:
fast and lightning. like bookmark most.
[Android Apps and Games] steanne:
any chance that could be run on page load as well, which would make possible a default zoom option?
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Is this the error?:

"Warning connection to this site is not

secure:

- domain in certificate does not

match the site domain

Proceed anyway?"

I'm starting to see these myself with Lightning Browser, on some sites. An example is:

https://xdaforums.com/google-nexus-5

Per this website:

https://www.instantssl.com/ssl-faqs/ssl-certificate-errors.html

It's an SSL certificate error, where the "domain listed on the SSL certificate presented by the server does not match the domain that the browser is connected to".

In this case, the domain listed on the SSL certificate is:

*.xda-developers.com

Searching for the text "domain in certificate does not match the site domain" in Lightning's source code turns up the string in this file:

/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml

at:

https://github.com/anthonycr/Lightn...10d6cd9ce/app/src/main/res/values/strings.xml

I wonder if there's an issue with Lightning reading wildcards ("*.") in SSL certificates?
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
And your device's time and date are synchronized?

I haven't seen any issues when my (I use multiple devices) or my family's devices' time and date settings are synchronized.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
I believe everything is synced. In addition, I do have the "TimeService" APK installed.

It's not all sites; just an occasional site. It's also not giving an "expired" error, just a mismatch.

I'm not worried.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
Interesting, though we'll need someone who understands this better than me to advance any farther.

Sorry about the unusual way of thanking you, however I currently out of thanks.
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
Yes that's the error I'm getting. Happens fairly frequently.

Today, searching terms by typing in the front page google bar stopped working. I get a bunch of junk characters. This is new.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
What version of WebView are you running? Is it included with your ROM, or are you pulling it from the Play Store?

This will give the version:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.html5test.webview&hl=en

I don't think the odd characters are related to this issue.
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
Chromium webview 53 is what it says. I guess its included with the rom because I haven't pulled anything from the play store.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
I'm using v55 from the Play Store. Your ROM has to be setup to use it. Again, I get the mismatch with some sites, not all.

We'll have to see what post-Holiday brings in terms of feedback.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
I am using 56 however, that is because I utilize the betas.
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
I switched the user agent from desktop to default, and that took care of the google search issue. Never had that problem before, but at least it seems resolved now.

Still getting the certificate errors... yahoo.com is my default test for them, always get a few there.

I've had android phones for years and rooted a few, but I'm relatively uneducated beyond the basic stuff, so I have no idea how to tell if my rom is set up to use 55 or not. Sounds like it wouldn't solve anything anyways. This phone, my s60, doesn't have root available so I'm stuck w whatever the manufacturer provides.
[Android Apps and Games] moriel5:
What version is the OS?

And which device is this?
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Ah, more "*." certificates (per the desktop version of Firefox, Tools -> Page Info -> Security (Tab) -> View Certificate).

www.yahoo.com shows a certificate registered to "www.yahoo.com", but finance.yahoo.com shows a certificate registered to "*.yahoo.com".

If you run install and run this app:

https://play.google.com/store/apps/d....webview&hl=en

It displays the WebView version actually running.

I've patched my AOSP ROM to run the PlayStore WebView; if you don't install the PlayStore version, it falls-back to the AOSP build version. Running the app validates whether my patch actually works, as both versions can exist at the same time.
[Android Apps and Games] slimbobaggins:
Cat (Bullitt Group) S60

6.0.1

I went ahead and installed 55 from the playstore and that seems to have helped tremendously. I will report back if I get any more errors, but so far none since the install, not even on yahoo. Thanks guys.
[Android Apps and Games] androcraze:
Again, your ROM has to be setup to run the PlayStore version. Installing the PlayStore version doesn't mean you're actually using it. Please verify with the app which version you're actually running.

I'm running v55, and I'm still seeing mismatch errors.